An exciting road trip adventure that builds real-life skills!

Product Information

You're in the driver's seat in this skill-building journey from the creators of The Oregon Trail! A secret destination awaits. You must use your decision-making and problem-solving skills to manage a budget, read maps, plan your route, explore landmarks and handle travel emergencies to find out where it is. Plan well and you'll arrive at your mystery destination before your time, money or luck runs out!


Fun Activities Include

 Plan Your Trip
Choose your car, travel companion and supplies before you get started. It's up to you - pick a partner that's good with finances or maybe car repairs. Both skills will help you on your journey!

 Manage Your Budget
You have a limited budget to spend on gas, food and lodging. A dollar here, a few more there - manage your budget carefully, or you'll run out of money before you even get started!

 Unravel Clues to Your Mystery Destination
Dust off your detective skills as you read maps and Road Adventures USA's database to find your mystery destination. Do you know what city is also known as the Crescent City? Answers to questions like these will help you along your way.

 Map Your Route
Read maps and road signs to find the best way to your next destination. What is the best route from Tampa to New Orleans?

 Explore Famous Landmarks
In San Francisco, you'll learn about its history firsthand. Look up at the Golden Gate Bridge, check out Alcatraz and wander the streets of Chinatown!

Skills Learned

• Problem-Solving 
• Decision-Making 
• Critical-Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Math
• Budget Management
• Map Reading and Following Directions
• Geography and History
• Knowledge Research

System Requirements

• Windows 98, Me, XP, Vista
• Pentium 166 MHz processor or better
• 32MB of RAM
• 50MB Hard drive space
• 800x600 16-bit video card
• 3D graphics accelerator card recommended
• 8X or better CD-ROM drive
• Windows compliant sound device
• Microsoft mouse or compatible

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS 7.5 to 9.2 OS Classic mode
• PowerPC 8500/150 or faster
• 32MB of RAM
• 79MB free hard disk space
• 800x600 monitor, thousands of colors
• 16-bit audio
• 8X CD-ROM drive
• 3D graphics accelerator card recommended